Maine Fly Fishing Report 2010: First Time for Everything
Meet with Shannon this morning at 9am, skies were grey rain was cold and the wind was moderate. Perfect day to introduce someone who has never fly fished to the sport. We began the morning at a local park in Portland, I told Shannon that our two “simple” goals for this half day excursion were for her to learn to cast a fly 40 feet, and to catch a fish. These goals are rarely ever that simple, even when conditions are perfect and skies are blue.
I am happy to report that Shannon caught on to fly casting quickly, we had some laughs and in the end she caught her first Maine Brook Trout on a fly rod. It would’ve been an easy day to to pack up and call it quits, the right attitude is everything.
Thanks Shannon!
Check Shannon’s Blog out at:
http://blogs.mainetoday.com/category/blogs/maine-today-blogs/out-going
First Time Fly Fishing: First Trout
Fly Fishing Report: Maine Salmon Fishing
Took some time to check out some Salmon Fishing waters in Southern Maine. If I can find the Smelt the Salmon are not far away… Fished three or four spots and saw very little signs of life or bait. Made a few casts and did hook and land one small Lake Trout that put up a good fight. Things will only get better from here!
Maine Lake Trout (Togue) caught fly fishing
Steelhead Fishing Trip: Olympic Peninsula, Washington
Spent last week out on the Olympic Penninsula looking to hook into my first Ocean Run Steelhead. Had some heavy rains steal a few fishing days from the “plans.” Had a unbelievable time out in Forks Washington with a fun group of characters, and drank my share of Rainier. Stay tuned for a story and video on www.fliesandfins.com coming soon. Til then, here is a little West Coast eye candy…
“Glove of Honor”
Rocky Coast of Washington…and Rainier
The Bogachiel
Green
More to follow…